Meaning & use
big hug
An especially warm, enthusiastic embrace, often used to express strong affection or comfort.
See it in a sentence
She gave her grandmother a big hug at the airport.
Sending you a big hug during this especially difficult week.
A note on using this word
"Big hug" is common in informal messages and cards to express warmth or sympathy even without physical contact.
Words with a similar meaning
warm embrace
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